Department of Environmental Sciences
The Department of Environmental Sciences encompasses a broad range of research activities - diverse and dynamic, much like the environment itself.
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Advances in Stable Isotopes: TrAC special issue available
Prof. Dr Nives Ogrinc has edited Advances in Stable Isotopes, a special issue of TrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry a leading international journal in analytical chemistry. The special issue brings together 16 papers on advances in isotope measurement and applications across environmental science, food authenticity, ecology, health, archaeology and forensic science.
New Researcher Joins the ISO-FOOD Center
We are pleased to welcome our new colleague, Ivana Drventić, to the ISO-FOOD Center. She joins our research team with expertise in atmospheric chemistry, analytical chemistry, and the transformation of organic pollutants in the atmosphere.
Congratulations to Dr Helena Plešnik on her PhD!
We are delighted to announce that Helena Plešnik has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation on the application of advanced chromatographic techniques in the fields of environmental health and pharmacotherapy.
O2 Seminar – 2 September 2026
We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming O2 Seminar featuring Dr. Luca Fredianelli, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Chemical-Physical Processes of the Italian National Research Council (CNR).
Four Doctoral Dissertations Successfully Defended at O2 This Year
The Department of Environmental Sciences (O2) has enjoyed an exceptionally successful year so far, with four doctoral dissertation defences showcasing the department's excellence in environmental research, food science, sustainability, and public policy.
O2 Seminar - 17 June 2026
Join us for the O2 Seminar on 17 June 2026, at 13:00 in the O2 Lecture Room. Dr. Jože Kotnik will present the Department's drone and its applications in environmental research, followed by a live outdoor demonstration.
Strengthening Slovenia–Brazil Scientific Cooperation in Nuclear Applications
In June 2026, a scientific visit from Brazil to the Jožef Stefan Institute not only advanced collaboration in nuclear analytical techniques, but also further strengthened the inter-institutional and bilateral ties between Slovenia and the Brazilian Embassy in Ljubljana.
Irrigation with Treated Wastewater from Wastewater Treatment Plants: Yes or No?
On 16 April 2026, the Slovenian newspaper Delo published an article on research conducted within the UPTAKE project. The article presents the work of researchers investigating the potential reuse of treated wastewater and sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants in agriculture, particularly for tomato cultivation.
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The Department of Environmental Sciences encompasses a broad range of research activities, diverse and varied as the environment itself.
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They are multidisciplinary, from different natural sciences to social sciences, in particular chemical, physical, geological and biological, which define our environment, society and human activities.
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With our research we would like to clarify the relationship between natural processes and human activities, and the influence of these activities on human health and the environment
